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Trying to start difficult child on medications tonight for first time...
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<blockquote data-quote="graceupongrace" data-source="post: 302180" data-attributes="member: 7371"><p>Stella,</p><p></p><p>Given her pattern of behavior, she may not be swallowing them. However, I wouldn't expect to see positive behavior changes right away, either. Doctors usually start with a small dose and then gradually increase it until it reaches a therapeutic level. The first medication you try may not be effective at all for your difficult child, even at that level. Or it may be effective for a while, and then you'll need to try something else. Most of us here have been through many episodes of trial-and-error. And beyond that, the medications won't "cure" the behavior. They'll help, but there's a behavioral component that she will need to work on. Ideally, the medications will give her the ability to do that.</p><p></p><p>If she seems worse, let the doctor know.</p><p></p><p>I don't mean to discourage you. I just want you to have realistic expectations. It's a long journey. But you have lots of support here.</p><p></p><p>Hugs.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="graceupongrace, post: 302180, member: 7371"] Stella, Given her pattern of behavior, she may not be swallowing them. However, I wouldn't expect to see positive behavior changes right away, either. Doctors usually start with a small dose and then gradually increase it until it reaches a therapeutic level. The first medication you try may not be effective at all for your difficult child, even at that level. Or it may be effective for a while, and then you'll need to try something else. Most of us here have been through many episodes of trial-and-error. And beyond that, the medications won't "cure" the behavior. They'll help, but there's a behavioral component that she will need to work on. Ideally, the medications will give her the ability to do that. If she seems worse, let the doctor know. I don't mean to discourage you. I just want you to have realistic expectations. It's a long journey. But you have lots of support here. Hugs. [/QUOTE]
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